Earth Care Initiative
December 12, 2025
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A WINTER SOLSTICE RITUAL
Blanketed in Beauty
HONORING THE GIFTS OF THE DARKNESS
GUEST SPEAKER
REV. DR. KRISTEN HARPER
RITUAL LEADER
REV. LAUREN LEVWOOD
SPECIAL MUSIC
LI KYNVI
DECEMBER 21
4PM PT/7PM ET
SCAN TO REGISTER:
lnk.bio/s/uumfe/winter-solstice
Join the Earth Care Team for a Winter Solstice celebration! December 21, 7:00 pm, in the Great Hall. Our former assistant minister Lauren Levwood is the convener. No need to register if you plan to attend in person that evening.
December 2025
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earth care initiative Motivated by climate change Rooted in our 7th Principle
Want a simple meaningful activity you CAN DO to help the environment?
SOCKS & SNEAKERS COLLECTION FOR RECYCLING
Presented by the Earth Care Team
Did you know? Old sneakers can be recycled. And so can your socks!
Socks put in landfills contribute 5,025 tons of carbon emissions into the atmosphere annually. When collected socks become a source of up-cyclable materials, they reduce the environmental impact of the cloth, and whatever is made from them next. And Americans throw away 300 million pairs of shoes annually. Discarded shoes can take up to 40 years to decompose, but every 100 pairs recycled, helps save around 3,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide emissions.
SO…. Bring your CLEAN SOCKS and OLD ATHLETIC SHOES to church on Dec. 14. We will send them in for recycling.
Any sock will do. It does not need to be a pair, but PLEASE DO wash them before bringing. Athletic shoes can include running, basketball, gym, training, and cleats (RUBBER Only).
Look for the Earth Care Table in the lobby after church on Dec. 14.
Stay tuned for exciting upcoming topics on our environment & tips on WHAT YOU CAN DO!
March 2025
Eating for Sustainability: A luncheon and interactive workshop
Location: Lower Level
Sponsored by the Earth Care Team
12:30-1:30, following the Community Justice Fair
Have you ever wondered about the environmental impact of the foods you eat? Are some foods more eco-friendly than others? Is there a way to measure this? How do people choose what foods to eat? Where are you on the “food sustainability spectrum”?
We’ll start with a yummy lunch featuring eco-friendly dishes and then move into an engaging workshop to explore these and other related questions. No preaching or judgement will be involved, just good information and lively conversations.
Registration is required as seating is limited. If you wish to skip the lunch and only attend the workshop, please so note on your registration on this Eating Sustainably Google Form.
Climate Justice Revival!
The UU Climate Justice Revival will equip UU congregations to enter into a new era of climate action—one that intentionally and faithfully breaks down silos and cultivates relationships that lead to flourishing collaborations that transform our congregations through climate justice. See more details at the UU Climate Justice Revival website and FAQs.